An Anatomy of Khao Chae (Chilled Thai Summer Rice) ส่วนประกอบข้าวแช่

Khao Chae ข้าวแช่ is something Thai people eat to cool off during the scorching summer. Preparing Khao Chae takes a village, and doing it right and beautiful is no small act of dedication. So, as eaters, we might want to know more about this special rice and the accompanying side dishes. And also how to eat it properly! It's time now to be cultured!

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Phuket’s Moo Hong and Chaiya’s Salted Eggs | หมูฮ๊องภูเก็ตใส่ไข่เค็มไชยา

A classic stew that has proliferated throughout Thailand, Moo Palo or Khai Palo is something we can make and keep for days. It is a handy stew to have around because it gets better every time it is simmered to reheat. I am now making Phuket's famous 'Palo' which they call 'Moo Hong' with salted eggs from Chaiya district - the district known for their delicious salted eggs - in Surat Thani.

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A Very Naked Yum Som O (Thai Pomelo Salad) | ยำส้มโอแบบซิมเปิลตัน

ยำส้มโอแบบ naked ? ทำทานเองก็จะได้ยำส้มโอรสอ่อนๆ ถูกใจ มีความส้มโอเต็มๆ ไม่ถูกกลบด้วยน้ำพริกเผา บลาๆๆ แทนมะพร้าวคั่วคือวอลนัตอบค่ะ ทานกับชะพลูหลังบ้าน | My own riff on Yum Som-O that has nothing to mask the sweet and fragrant tastes of the main event. ?

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The Sole Meunière of Pranburi – Deep-Fried ‘Pla Lin Ma’ With Fish Sauce | ปลาลิ้นหมาทอดน้ำปลา

We can really measure the trends of the foods throughout the different phrases of our time. Here comes the period of Pla Lin Ma (Soleidae), a once for-nothing fish caught up along the shores, that is now gaining recognition among eaters, me included, who love their delicate cottony flesh and crispy to crunch bones. Yumm!

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Shanghai Noodles a la Scala Movie Theatre | ก๋วยเตี๋ยวเซี่ยงไฮ๊แบบสกาล่า

These Shanghai Noodles were a delicious and unique staple of the now-closed Scala Restaurant in Bangkok's Siam Square. It was our go-to favourite, even more so than their signature dishes. Now, since I am cooking from my memories a lot, I am so happy to report that I have managed to imitate the tastes of the dish closely to perfection.

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